The majority (56%) of UK workers who don’t usually work from home feel more productive than in the office. That’s according to research from Jabra, which says that despite that headline figure 50% of those currently working from home are looking forward to their workplace reopening. Furthermore, 70% hope their employer lets them work from […]
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UK workers claim to be more productive at home
Events R Talented kick-starts 2020/21 charity programme
The Events R Talented Team have been working hard behind the scenes during the current pandemic to ensure it’s ready to raise money for charity, entertain its audiences and discover yet another amazing new talent from the fantastic events industry. The initiative which only started a couple of years ago has raised an amazing £14000 […]
IET Venues harnesses tech for future hybrid events
IET Venues has announced a series of hybrid event packages to break down the borders of events in London and Birmingham to far-reaching audiences. The two established venues, IET London: Savoy Place and IET Birmginham: Austin Court were already well-versed in the streamlined delivery of technical AV before lockdown. In recent weeks, the approach of […]
Harrods Corporate Service Opens for Business
Harrods Corporate Service, the business gift division of the Knightsbridge store, has re-opened. The expert Corporate Service team is on hand to support companies as they take steps to re-establish their business. From the recognition of a business hero within an organisation to a simple reconnection with an important client, Harrods Corporate Service will propose, […]
New book launches to empower aspiring Virtual Assistants
At a time when many are seeking more flexible, homeworking career options, a new book is promising to empower virtual assistants to create their own thriving businesses. The Alchemy of Virtual Assistance: Creating a successful virtual assistant business around your family by award-winning VA Suzy Sanders, has been unveiled during a recent online launch event. Sharing […]
Venues + Events Live confirms virtual event and 2021 physical dates
The organisers of Venues + Events Live have canceled the London and Manchester editions of the event due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, with a new virtual event taking place on September 24th & 25 this year. The virtual event will provide content and networking opportunities for the thousands of event buyers across the UK […]
BMA House reveals hybrid and digital event packages
BMA House has created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that it says reflect the ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. Including options for webcasting, breakouts, speaker only conferences and exhibitor/sponsor packages, the offering reflects both the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the future needs of event organisers. Kat Winfield, […]
Coronavirus business travel update 16/6/20 from Not Just Travel
Gary Holmes, Travel Consultant at Not Just Travel, rounds up the latest developments in the world of business travel as we move out of lockdown… Tour operators open up, but has Spain? Tui expects its UK tour operations to be sending holidaymakers abroad “later in the summer”. The message came as the travel giant partially restarted its […]
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PA Life’s printed magazine sits right at the heart of the PA and EA community, providing advice, profiles, How To guides, reviews and more – but did you know you can sign up to receive a Digital Edition of each issue completely FREE? All you need to do is click here and fill out the […]
‘Spend Local’ campaign calls for all returning office workers to use only independent shops for 3 months
Office workers returning to work this week are being asked to help their local economy by only spending money in small independent shops and businesses for the next 3 months. The campaign started by office space business Offices.co.uk is to encourage a shift in how we spend our money in and around our workplaces. They are asking […]
Warwick Conferences launches re-opening strategy
Warwick Conferences has unveiled its strategy to keep event organisers, delegates and staff safe while hosting events and conferences, as it continues its preparations ahead of re-opening on Monday July 6th. Detailed in its brochure – Keeping You Safe – the venue has set out plans to reinforce its standards, while explaining new guidelines when running events […]
ACADEMIC VENUES: Regent’s Conference & Events
Regent’s Conferences & Events offers unique indoor and outdoor event spaces within four acres of private grounds in Regent’s Park – a true hidden gem in the heart of the capital. Presenting a solution for large-scale events unlike any other in London, Regent’s’ grounds are encased in landscaped tranquillity where the countryside meets the city. […]
Is business travel back on your agenda? Find your solutions in the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory
Are you looking for a business travel management partner for your company now that lockdown is being eased? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted providers ready to help. Our list of agencies covers everything from full travel management services, through to chauffeurs, helicopters and private planes – There’s something […]
Fantastic car benefits from Affinity Leasing
Would you like to be able to offer all of your staff a fantastic car benefit at no cost to the organisation and with virtually no administration? Now you can! Brand new cars, with fantastic discounts, no Benefit In Kind tax and affordable monthly payments on personal finance. Available to family members too. Contact Michelle […]
Communications platform assists key workers during pandemic
Created in direct response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sussex-based company Locate Global has adapted its Incident Management Platform for comprehensive crisis communications, specifically to enable key workers safety and support the Health Care sector. Locate was developed primarily as a Travel Safety platform providing duty of care to travellers, allowing companies to monitor their travellers […]
Team building during lockdown – Boost staff morale in a memorable, safe way!
By Take The Mike A virtual team building day to boost morale during ‘social distancing’. Working in teams, your people perform sketches and have fun making them work! BOOK AN ONLINE TEAMBUILDING EXPERIENCE BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2020 – TWO COMPLIMENTARY PLACES!* We’ll instruct groups how to tell the best story putting smiles on faces! We […]
Register today for PA Life LIVE – A virtual conference, just for you!
As a PA, EA or Office Manager we know that it’s an extremely challenging time at the moment. Whether it’s sourcing new solutions, getting the business up and running again, new health and safety plans or preparing for the ‘new normal’, we have created the PA Life LIVE – Post Lockdown Reboot to give you a […]
Meetings Industry Association shares social distancing insight with DCMS
Latest research from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed that nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK venues are forecasting a greater than 60% reduction in revenue, if social distancing restrictions remain at two metres. The gathered business intelligence, which will feed directly into the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport’s (DCMS) Visitor Economy Working […]

















